Kroger Recalls 2 Onion Soup And Dip Mixes
CINCINNATI—Kroger Co. is recalling two onion soup and dip mixes because of possible salmonella contamination.
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No illnesses have been reported in connection with the products.
House Committee Considers Kentucky Livestock Care Standards
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the House committee will decide on new legislation this week giving authority on farm animal treatment to a new state panel.
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The program will only apply to animals moved in interstate commerce and will encourage the use of low-cost technology.
USDA Abandons Stalled Animal ID Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it has abandoned a program that was intended to trace the movement of farm animals around the country but garnered little support from farmers.
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Committee panel to include representative from each major food animal sector and livestock auctions and processors.
Industry to Offer Input on USDA’s New Framework For Animal Disease Traceability
Following USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement that his department is changing its approach to developing a national animal identification system, the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has announced it will dedicate a portion of its annual meeting...
Senate to Granholm: Take back proclamation for no-meat day
Meat-eating got political today, as the state Senate called on Gov. Jennifer Granholm to rescind her proclamation urging Michiganders to give up meat for a day Saturday to recognize the healthiness of vegetarian diets.
Veterinary leader addresses USDA’s shift on animal ID
A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to scrap a national animal identification system could seriously hinder U.S. veterinarians' ability to track diseased animals and prevent the spread of those diseases...
AVMA Briefs Congress On Importance Of Antibiotics
The nation's largest veterinary association briefed Congress today on the uses of antibiotics and how they help protect animal health...
McDonald’s Board Opposes Cage-Free Eggs for U.S.
The board of directors of McDonald’s has recommended that the company’s shareholders vote against a proposal to require that 5 percent of the eggs purchased for the chain’s restaurants in the United States be the cage-free variety.
Modified Crops Touted
A report by the National Research Council issued Tuesday found that genetically modified crops have increased profits for U.S. farmers while reducing the environmental damage caused by agriculture.
CDC report shows drop in E. coli illnesses (Updated)
Government data released Thursday showed significant decreases in the reported incidence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 infections in 2009 compared to the preceding three years.